LegalTechTalk – Legally Speaking Podcast

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LegalTechTalk Uncovered 2025 – Bernadette Bulacan – E14

On today’s episode of LegalTechTalk Uncovered 2025, we speak with Bernadette Bulacan. She isthe Chief Evangelist at Icertis, a company focused on transforming contracts into strategic assets using AI-powered intelligent contracting. At Legal Tech Talk 2025, she emphasised the shift from static, paper-based contracts to dynamic, data-driven tools that help organizations make better business decisions. She discussed how legal teams now need contract insights to manage global issues like tariffs and supply chains. 🔍 We Discussed the Following Questions: ❓

July 29, 2025

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LegalTechTalk Uncovered 2025 – Madeline Oldfield – E13

On today’s episode of LegalTechTalk Uncovered 2025, we get the exciting opportunity to talk to Madeline Oldfield. Madeline (Maddie) Oldfield is the Head of Data Measurement and Analytics at Google, with a strong passion for civil justice and access to justice. With a background that includes working for the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal and leading legal operations for a major Australian bank, she brings a unique blend of tech expertise and legal insight. At Legal Tech Talk 2025, she

July 26, 2025

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LegalTechTalk Uncovered 2025 – Isabel Bathurst – E12

On today’s episode of LegalTechTalk Uncovered 2025, we have the pleasure of speaking with Isabel Bathurst. She is the founder and owner of Legal AI, a legal tech company developing agentic AI tools designed by lawyers for lawyers. She focuses on bridging the gap between legal professionals and technology to create practical, trustworthy AI solutions for the legal industry. 🔍 We Discussed the Following Questions: ❓ What is the one problem you are specifically trying to solve in the world

July 24, 2025

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LegalTechTalk Uncovered 2025 – Amir Ali OBE – E11

On today’s episode of LegalTechTalk Uncovered 2025, we have the honour of speaking with Amir Ali OBE. He is the founder and CEO of Remote Court Users, a legal tech initiative focused on improving access to justice for SMEs through streamlined, digitized debt recovery. A former lawyer and High Court enforcement professional, he also chaired the Civil Court Users Association and was awarded an OBE for his services to court users and the law. His broader mission includes establishing the

July 22, 2025

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LegalTechTalk Uncovered 2025 – David Harper – E10

On today’s episode of LegalTechTalk Uncovered 2025, we have the pleasure off speaking with David Harper. David is the Chief Executive and Founder of Ax-AI, a legal tech company focused on helping law firms and litigation financiers make sense of AI and digital transformation. With a dynamic, high-energy approach, David is passionate about cutting through the noise of tech overload to deliver scalable, human-centered solutions. His mission is to ensure that technology is empowering legal professionals—rather than overwhelming them—by starting

July 19, 2025

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LegalTechTalk Uncovered 2025 – Buddy Eastwood – E09

On today’s minisode of LegalTechTalk Uncovered 2025, we talk to Buddy Eastwood. He is the Regional Director at Consilio, known for his collaborative spirit and strong presence in the legal tech community. At LegalTechTalk 2025, he shared insights on reducing litigation costs, the importance of realistic expectations around AI, and Consilio’s launch of Aurora — a tool designed to give clients early data insights. Buddy emphasises client-centered innovation, data security, and future-proofing solutions, reflecting his thoughtful and strategic approach to

July 17, 2025

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LegalTechTalk Uncovered 2025 – Elena Tsalanidis – E08

On today’s minisode of LegalTechTalk Uncovered 2025, we speak with Elena Tsalanidis, the Co-Founder of Deeligence, an AI-powered platform that streamlines and automates legal due diligence for corporate lawyers. With a background in law and experience across Australia, New Zealand, and the UK, she is passionate about solving real pain points in legal workflows, especially around collaboration and tech adoption. Eleanor is a strong advocate for intuitive design, simplicity in legal tech, and believes the future of due diligence will

July 15, 2025

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LegalTechTalk Uncovered 2025 – Sahar Farooqi – E07

On today’s minisode of LegalTechTalk Uncovered 2025, we talk to returning guest Sahar Farooqi (now CEO of Legalencia, formerly CEO of LegalNC). He is now a leading legal transformation expert and barrister, renowned for driving change in law firms worldwide. With decades of experience as a commercial dispute resolution specialist and advocacy partner (at DAC Beachcroft, DWF, and Harneys), he’s guided firms through digital culture, governance, and tech integration challenges. A high-profile LinkedIn influencer with over 40,000 followers, Sahar regularly

July 12, 2025

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LegalTechTalk Uncovered 2025 – Johnny & Sarah Shearman – E06

On this minisode of LegalTechTalk Uncovered 2025, we speak with Johnny and Sarah Shearman. Johnny Shearman is the Practice Group Counsel at Greenberg Traurig, where he’s at the forefront of legal innovation, including launching award-winning blockchain expedited arbitration rules tailored for Web3 disputes. Sarah Shearman serves as Knowledge Counsel at Mayer Brown International and is passionate about democratizing legal tech adoption across the profession. At LegalTechTalk 2025, they both offer engaging insights for their respective fields regarding the future of

July 10, 2025

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LegalTechTalk Uncovered 2025 – Akil Hunte – E05

On today’s minisode, we talk to Akil Hunte, the Chair of NRG Lawyers who is a passionate advocate for inclusivity, community, and transformation within the legal industry. Known for his forward-thinking and collaborative approach, he champions greater representation of non-Russell Group graduates and strives to modernize the legal profession by breaking down elitist barriers. Through initiatives like the “Bring Law to the 21st Century” event, Akil brings together diverse voices to drive genuine change. His humility, authenticity, and dedication to

July 8, 2025